Ganesh III
Ganesh III is a 7043m peak in the Ganesh Himal (S of Ganesh I on Tibetan border). The Himalayan Database records 8 expeditions to this peak, with the first ascent in 1979 by Hideo Ogura, Pemba Tshering Sherpa, Dawa Norbu Sherpa.
Peak Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ID | 49 |
| Imported | 2026-03-06 18:04:23.049808 |
| Peak ID | GAN3 |
| Peak Name | Ganesh III |
| Alt. Name | Salasungo, Kang Lombo, Lopsang Karbo |
| Location | Ganesh Himal (S of Ganesh I on Tibetan border) |
| Height (m) | 7043 |
| Height (ft) | 23107 |
| Sub-range | 5 |
| Region | 4 |
| Open | True |
| Unlisted | False |
| Trekking Peak | False |
| Trekking Year | - |
| Restricted | - |
| Host Country | 4 |
| Status | 2 |
| Notes | Other map altitudes: 7043m - HMG-Finn, HMG-Finn 7110m - Nepa 7150m - Japan MMW This mountain was previously known as Ganesh II until resurveyed in early 1990s |
| First Ascent Year | 1979 |
| First Ascent Season | 3 |
| First Ascent Expedition | GAN379301 |
| First Summit Date | Oct 19 |
| First Ascent Country | Japan, Nepal |
| First Summiters | Hideo Ogura, Pemba Tshering Sherpa, Dawa Norbu Sherpa |
| First Ascent Notes | Note: This mountain previously known as Ganesh II till re-surveyed in early 1990's. |
| Reference Notes | - |
| Photo Notes | - |
| First Ascent Year | 1979 |
| First Ascent Date | Oct 19 1979 |
| pkname_lower | ganesh iii |
Expeditions
8 recorded expeditions.
| Expedition ID | Year | Nationality | Route | Claimed | Basecamp Date | Summit Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAN373101 | 1973 | Japan | E Ridge (recon) | - | - | |
| GAN379301 | 1979 | Japan | SE Ridge (to 6100m) | 14th September 1979 | 19th October 1979 | |
| GAN380302 | 1980 | France | - | - | - | |
| GAN380301 | 1980 | Switzerland | SE Face-E Ridge | 30th September 1980 | 16th October 1980 | |
| GAN383301 | 1983 | Poland | SW Face | 6th October 1983 | 23rd October 1983 | |
| GAN384301 | 1984 | Switzerland | W Ridge from Col between Ganesh IV & Ganesh III | 22nd September 1984 | 7th October 1984 | |
| GAN384302 | 1984 | UK | SW Face (basically Polish 1983) | 28th September 1984 | 15th October 1984 | |
| GAN386101 | 1986 | S Korea | S Face of Ganesh IV-W Ridge | 9th April 1986 | 10th May 1986 |